Below Average
#1457 of 1,786 schools in TN
Tenn School for Blind
School · Tennessee School for Blind · Nashville, TN
A Tennessee School for Blind school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
115 Stewarts Ferry PIKE, Nashville, TN 37214
- Math 9% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tenn School for Blind score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tenn School for Blind sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,969
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| The Academy for G.o.d.Private · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Cora Howe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tennessee School for Blind
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tenn School for Blind is listed in Tennessee School for Blind; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tenn School for Blind
Tenn School for Blind is a public school in Nashville, TN, part of Tennessee School for Blind, serving approximately 114 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tenn School for Blind
What grades does Tenn School for Blind serve?
Tenn School for Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Tenn School for Blind?
Tenn School for Blind has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenn School for Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenn School for Blind is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tenn School for Blind rank in TN?
Tenn School for Blind ranks #1,457 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Tenn School for Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
Tenn School for Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tenn School for Blind?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tenn School for Blind has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tenn School for Blind a charter school?
No, Tenn School for Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tenn School for Blind a Title I school?
No, Tenn School for Blind is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.2%
- Phone
- (615) 231-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 37214)
- 30,547
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37214; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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